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单词 regional
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Definition of regional in English:

regional

adjective ˈriːdʒənlˈridʒ(ə)n(ə)l
  • 1Relating to or characteristic of a region.

    (与)地区(有关)的,区域性的

    regional and local needs

    区域性及地方需求。

    regional variations

    地区性差异。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • In fact it is almost the last of the Australian cottage styles to show some regional variation.
    • The poverty line does not even account for regional variations in the cost of living!
    • There have also been many studies of local and regional politics.
    • A relevant geographic market does not have to extend to the UK as a whole, but could be regional, or local.
    • This possibly could be evidence of a regional variation associated with the South.
    • Those who do so are asked to fill in entry forms from their respective regional secretary.
    • The end result is a decrease in regional variation in attitudes, especially within the East.
    • Advocates promote the joy of leisurely dining and opt for regional cooking and local flavours.
    • This also highlights a flaw in the reliance of national viewing figures since they fail to show regional variations in taste.
    • The above patterns are national, but there are ethnic and regional variations.
    • The sense of national identity is no longer viewed as precluding local and regional identities.
    • Providing incentives for local and regional produce would fit very well under such schemes.
    • All women gave written informed consent to join the study, which had local and regional ethics approval.
    • This specialization tended to define more boldly the regional character of European agriculture.
    • Prior to that he worked extensively in the UK and Ireland in local and regional development.
    • Mr Western, regional secretary of the Fire Brigades Union, was suspended after he refused to shave off his beard.
    • There were regional variations in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
    • It is also important that smaller media players be able to provide important local and regional content.
    • There has also been a tendency to form national alliances of local and regional organizations.
    • I have had the honour of serving North Vancouver for many years at the local and regional level.
    Synonyms
    geographical, topographical, zonal, territorial, topical
    by region, from one region to another
    1. 1.1British Relating to the regions of a country rather than the capital.
      (与)首都以外各地(有关)的
      a regional accent

      地方口音。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • The fund is the largest of nine regional venture capital funds and is sponsored by the London Development Agency.
      • A referendum on whether Yorkshire and Humber residents want a regional assembly will be held next year.
      • He said people would not support proposals for an elected regional assembly unless it had the power to make a real difference.
      • But many feel that it would lead to the end of Bedfordshire as we know it, with regional assemblies taking over.
      • Your plans claim that York would make a good capital of Yorkshire if a regional assembly is agreed by referendum next year.
      • If the government is determined to appoint regional assemblies, Cumbria should become a region in its own right.
      • If a regional assembly for Yorkshire were to succeed, it would have to generate interest and support among local voters.
      • He said that the regional assemblies should not be involved in delivering services which were best delivered at a local level.
      • It is thought a regional assembly would have 25 to 35 members who would choose their own leader.
      • If the referendum delivers a no vote on regional assemblies, then all talk of scrapping councils and mergers would be halted.
      • The governors would be elected by regional parliaments rather than by popular elections as is the case now.
      • A regional assembly would have the power to impose a tax levy on local councils without any discussion on how much, or how it will be spent.
      • The reaction to John Prescott's proposals for regional assemblies has run the gamut from apathy to antagonism.
      • These housing allocations were divided up between councils in Yorkshire by the regional assembly over two years ago.
      • The soap videos provide both a glimpse of popular British culture and useful exposure to regional accents and idioms.
      • Parish, borough and county councillor Alan Whittaker is a fierce opponent of a regional assembly.
      • His voice is smooth and without a trace of a regional accent and speaking to him on the phone it's almost as if I heard it somewhere before.
      • The accent was ranked in the bottom half of the 34 regional accents surveyed.
      • For some time I have been puzzling the pros and cons of a regional assembly to replace the county council.
      • In the long term that might mean a regional assembly fighting for our interests, as suggested by the Archbishop of York.
      Synonyms
      local, localized, devolved
      state, territorial, provincial, sectoral, zonal, cantonal, county, district, parochial
      native, vernacular
noun ˈriːdʒənlˈridʒ(ə)n(ə)l
usually regionals
  • 1A stamp, newspaper, or other thing produced or used in a particular region.

    (邮票、报纸等)地方版

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Findlay is more interested in local weekly papers than prestigious regionals such as the Post.
    1. 1.1regionalsNorth American A sporting contest involving competitors from a particular region.
      〈北美〉地区性体育竞赛
      the opening game of the Little League Senior Division Softball Eastern Regionals
      Example sentencesExamples
      • This summer in Lincoln, after breezing through the seven-state regionals in Oregon, Sean qualified for the junior amateur category and won his own national championship.
      • Hundreds of dancers ages 9 to 19 participate in regionals and finals, coming away with a clearer picture of their future.
      • ‘Soccer regionals begin next week,’ he said grimly.
      • I went to regionals and was excited because the state champion from the year before was also in my regional and had attended my school when he won.
      • The winner of the gold, silver and bronze medals in the regionals participated in the national abilympics held in November 2002.

Definition of regional in US English:

regional

adjectiveˈrēj(ə)n(ə)lˈridʒ(ə)n(ə)l
  • Relating to or characteristic of a region.

    (与)地区(有关)的,区域性的

    regional and local needs

    区域性及地方需求。

    regional variations

    地区性差异。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • There have also been many studies of local and regional politics.
    • The sense of national identity is no longer viewed as precluding local and regional identities.
    • This specialization tended to define more boldly the regional character of European agriculture.
    • There were regional variations in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
    • This possibly could be evidence of a regional variation associated with the South.
    • All women gave written informed consent to join the study, which had local and regional ethics approval.
    • There has also been a tendency to form national alliances of local and regional organizations.
    • Prior to that he worked extensively in the UK and Ireland in local and regional development.
    • The end result is a decrease in regional variation in attitudes, especially within the East.
    • This also highlights a flaw in the reliance of national viewing figures since they fail to show regional variations in taste.
    • Providing incentives for local and regional produce would fit very well under such schemes.
    • Mr Western, regional secretary of the Fire Brigades Union, was suspended after he refused to shave off his beard.
    • The poverty line does not even account for regional variations in the cost of living!
    • The above patterns are national, but there are ethnic and regional variations.
    • In fact it is almost the last of the Australian cottage styles to show some regional variation.
    • I have had the honour of serving North Vancouver for many years at the local and regional level.
    • It is also important that smaller media players be able to provide important local and regional content.
    • Advocates promote the joy of leisurely dining and opt for regional cooking and local flavours.
    • Those who do so are asked to fill in entry forms from their respective regional secretary.
    • A relevant geographic market does not have to extend to the UK as a whole, but could be regional, or local.
    Synonyms
    geographical, topographical, zonal, territorial, topical
nounˈrēj(ə)n(ə)lˈridʒ(ə)n(ə)l
regionalsNorth American
  • 1An athletic contest involving competitors from a particular region.

    〈北美〉地区性体育竞赛

    the opening game of the Little League Senior Division Softball Eastern Regionals
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The winner of the gold, silver and bronze medals in the regionals participated in the national abilympics held in November 2002.
    • This summer in Lincoln, after breezing through the seven-state regionals in Oregon, Sean qualified for the junior amateur category and won his own national championship.
    • Hundreds of dancers ages 9 to 19 participate in regionals and finals, coming away with a clearer picture of their future.
    • ‘Soccer regionals begin next week,’ he said grimly.
    • I went to regionals and was excited because the state champion from the year before was also in my regional and had attended my school when he won.
    1. 1.1usually regionals A stamp, newspaper, or other thing produced or used in a particular region.
      (邮票、报纸等)地方版
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